Waldorf Astoria New York Overview
Midtown East, Park Avenue at 49th Street, New York, NY ยท $$$$
Photos courtesy of the hotel.
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The reborn icon: big new rooms, a huge spa and Peacock Alley, with rates that match the hype.
You want a famous name with real room space in Midtown
You're watching your budget or want a downtown neighborhood feel
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After an eight-year closure, the Waldorf reopened in July 2025 with 375 rooms instead of the old 1,400 plus, so rooms now start around 475 square feet, which is generous for Manhattan. The Art Deco lobby and Peacock Alley are back, Lex Yard from chef Michael Anthony is the signature restaurant, and there's a 30,000 square foot spa.
I recommend it for milestone trips and anyone who wants real space in Midtown. The honest trade-off is price, since rates usually start around $1,100 a night before tax, and Midtown East goes quiet at night compared with downtown.
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Restored Art Deco lobby and Peacock Alley bar
Lex Yard, a two-story American brasserie
30,000 square foot spa
Fitness center and outdoor terrace
Rooms starting around 475 square feet
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Milestone trips and anniversaries
Travelers who want large rooms in Midtown
Hilton Honors members using points
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About 5 minutes on foot to Grand Central and Summit One Vanderbilt
About 10 minutes on foot to Rockefeller Center
About 15 to 20 minutes on foot, or a short cab, to the Theater District
The stay, in detail
Rooms
375 rooms with Art Deco touches, starting around 475 square feet, which is generous by Manhattan standards.
Pools and beach
The 30,000 square foot spa and fitness center are the wellness draw, plus an outdoor terrace.
Dining
Lex Yard (American brasserie) and Peacock Alley.
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